UNIT 11: ELECTRONIC DEVICES

LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED

New words Pronunciation Meaning

1. portable (adj) /ˈpɔːr.t̬ ə.bəl/ có thể bỏ túi

2. aluminium (n) ˌæl.jəˈmɪn.i.əm/ hợp kim nhôm

3. virtual (adj) /ˈvɝː.tʃu.əl/ ảo

LESSON 2: A CLOSER LOOK 1

New words Pronunciation Meaning

1. robotic vacuum
/roʊˈbɑː.t̬ ɪk ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nɚ/ robot hút bụi tự động
cleaner (n)

2. camcorder (n) /ˈkæmˌkɔːr.dɚ/ máy quay điện tử

3. copper (n) /ˈkuː.pɚ/ đồng

4. steel (n) /stiːl/ thép

LESSON 3: A CLOSER LOOK 2

GRAMMAR:
1. suggest / advise / recommend + V-ing
2. suggest / advise / recommend + a clause (with should)
After the verbs suggest, advise, and recommend we can use V-ing or a clause with “should” to report
someone’s ideas about what someone else should do, or what they should do themselves.
+ suggest / advise / recommend + V-ing
+ suggest / advise / recommend + (that) + sb + (should) + bare infinitive
Example:
+ My sister suggested buying a new laptop.
+ They recommended (that) he (should) give up writing.

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 LESSON 4: COMMUNICATION
EVERYDAY ENGLISH
I. Checking understanding and responding

Situation 1. Your friend asks you to explain the rules of a game. You explain the rules to him / her and check
if he / she understands what you are saying. He / She answers that he / she understands it.
A: I don’t know how to play hide-and-seek. Can you explain the rule of it to me?
B: One player closes his or her eyes for a brief period (often counting to 100) while the other players hide.
The seeker then opens his eyes and tries to find the hiders; the first one found is the next seeker. Got it?
A: OK, I got what you mean.
Situation 2: A stranger asks you the way to the nearest hospital. You tell him / her the way and check if he /
she could follow you. He / She answers that he / she doesn’t quite follow you and asks you to repeat it.
A: Excuse me! Could you tell me the way to the nearest hospital please?
B: First go ahead and then turn right at the second set of traffic light. Cross the railway and go straight about
300 metres then turn left. It’s on your right. Do you follow me?
C: I’m sorry. I don’t quite follow you. Could you say that again please.
II. The advantages and disadvantages of using electronic devices in modern classrooms
1. Advantages:
- Using electronic devices in classrooms can help students stay engaged and motivated.
- Using electronic devices in classrooms can help students develop technology skills and better prepare them
for future careers.
- Electronic devices can help students store, organise, and access their notes and assignments.
2. Disadvantages:
- Relying too much on electronic devices for information can lead to a decrease in critical thinking, problem-
solving, and creativity skills.
- Electronic devices can be expensive, and schools may need to invest more to purchase and maintain them for
students.
- Electronic devices can be used by students to cheat on tests and assignments.
5. Take turns to give your opinions about the use of electronic devices in modern classrooms.
I think that the use of electronic devices in modern classrooms is convenient. First, using electronic devices in
classrooms can help students stay engaged and motivated. Second, electronic devices can help students store,
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organise, and access their notes and assignments. Moreover, using electronic devices in classrooms can help
students develop technology skills and better prepare them for future careers. Overall, the convenience they
bring to the educational environment is remarkable, transforming the way we learn and interact within the
classroom.

I believe that using electronic devices in modern classrooms is highly beneficial. First, these devices help
students stay engaged and motivated during lessons. Second, they allow students to store, organize, and access
their notes and assignments easily. Additionally, incorporating electronic devices in the classroom helps
students develop technology skills, better preparing them for future careers. Overall, the convenience of
electronic devices significantly enhances the educational environment, transforming how we learn and interact
in the classroom.

LESSON 5: SKILLS 1

New words Pronunciation Meaning

1. stylish (adj) /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/ sành điệu

2. privacy (n) /ˈpraɪ.və.si/ sự riêng tư

SPEAKING
5. Work in groups. Take turns to talk about the electronic device that is important to your partner.
I talked with Hung about the smartphone that is important to him. He’s had this smartphone for almost three
years now. It's a sleek black smartphone with a vibrant touchscreen display. The back has a glossy finish, and
it's not too big, making it easy to hold. Hung uses his smartphone during the day for various purposes. It's his
alarm clock in the morning, his communication tool to stay connected with his family and friends, a quick
way to check emails and notifications, and even a source of entertainment during his free time. This
smartphone is important to him for several reasons. It's not just a communication device; it's like a mini
personal assistant. It helps him stay organized with his schedules, assignments, and reminders. It's also his
primary source of information and a quick way to search for anything he needs to know.
WRITING
Write a passage (100 – 120 words) about what your favourite electronic device can do now and what it
will be able to do in the future. Use the ideas in 4 or of your own.
My favourite electronic device is a smartwatch. Currently, it helps me stay connected and track my fitness. It
also allows me to receive notifications, answer calls, and control music right from my wrist. With its built-in
fitness tracking features, it monitors my steps, heart rate, and sleep patterns, helping me maintain a healthy
lifestyle. In the future, I think my smartwatch will become even more advanced. It will likely incorporate
advanced health monitoring technologies, providing real-time analysis of vital signs and even detecting early
signs of potential health issues. (Additionally, it can seamlessly integrate with other smart devices, allowing
me to control home automation, make secure payments, and navigate augmented realities.) As technology
continues to evolve, smartwatches like mine hold the potential to become one of our indispensable
companions.

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